JEE Main 2026 Result Date & Time Live Updates: Session 1 answer keys are expected to be released soon, scorecards to be issued on Feb 16, check latest updates here

Keep the following documents ready:

• JEE Main scorecard

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• Photo ID proof

• Passport-size photographs

These will be required during JoSAA counselling.

For admission to top NITs, a percentile above 98–99 is generally considered competitive for General category candidates. For mid-tier NITs, percentiles between 95–97 may be competitive depending on branch and category. Final cut-offs vary by institute and program.

After downloading the scorecard, check:

• Name spelling

• Category

• Date of birth

• Application number

• Percentile values

Report discrepancies immediately to NTA through official contact channels.

Candidates claiming reservation benefits must ensure:

• Category certificate is valid

• Certificate format matches prescribed guidelines

• Income criteria (for EWS/OBC-NCL) is updated

Incorrect documentation may affect admission even after qualifying.

Candidates who are not satisfied with their Session 1 performance can appear for Session 2. If a candidate appears in both sessions, the higher percentile score will be considered for final ranking. This gives students an opportunity to improve their standing.

If a candidate forgets login credentials:

• Use the “Forgot Application Number” option

• Use the “Forgot Password” link

• Retrieve details using registered email ID or mobile number

Ensure your registered contact details are accessible before result day.

Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates based on JEE Main performance will qualify for JEE Advanced 2026. Qualifying does not guarantee admission. Candidates must separately register and appear for JEE Advanced. The eligibility status will be mentioned on the scorecard.

JEE Main is conducted in multiple shifts. To ensure fairness, NTA uses a normalization formula. Percentile scores are calculated shift-wise and then merged. This ensures candidates are not disadvantaged due to variation in paper difficulty. The final percentile reflects relative performance within the session.

While the result date is confirmed as February 16, the exact release time has not been officially announced. In previous years, JEE Main results were declared in the evening hours. Candidates are advised to begin checking the official website from the afternoon onward. The link may go live without prior notice.

The JEE Main 2026 scorecard will contain:

• Candidate’s name and roll number

• Category and state code of eligibility

• Subject-wise percentile (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)

• Overall percentile score

• Qualification status for JEE Advanced 2026 (if applicable)

Percentile scores are calculated using normalization across multiple shifts.

JEE Main results are declared in percentile format, not raw marks. Percentile represents the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below a particular score. It accounts for variations in difficulty level across different shifts through normalization. The same raw marks may correspond to different percentile scores depending on the shift.

For Session 1, candidates will receive percentile scores. The final All India Rank (AIR) is generally prepared after considering performance across both sessions. The eligibility to appear for JEE Advanced 2026 will be based on the scores obtained by candidates in JEE Main. Detailed rank information will be available after Session 2 results.

NTA had earlier released the provisional answer key and response sheet. Candidates were allowed to challenge discrepancies within the specified objection window.

The final answer key will incorporate all accepted challenges. The result will be prepared strictly based on this final key.